Looking for a Mini PC, Firewall, Server or Cyber Security, Banking or Digital Signage device??

We have got you covered with just one appliance which can serve all the above purposes!!
MNHO-002 is a desktop-based appliance manufactured by Pondesk. In its entirety MNHO-002 is a mini PC which can be deployed in many environments depending upon the scenario presented to the Network Administrators. The engineers at Pondesk believe in designing products which are multi-purpose. Having said that we’ll be covering industry wise features of MNHO-002.

• Mini PC
• Firewall
• Servers
• Cybersecurity
• Banking
• Digital Signage

• Mini PC: One of the most common deployments of MNHO-002 is its utilization as a mini PC. With the advancement of technology by leaps and bounds these days, Pondesk brings you the MNHO-002 powered by a quadcore Intel Celeron J1900 series processor. The effective use case as a mini PC ranges from home use to educational institutions. It fits right in when deployed in labs to be used by students in schools, colleges and universities. Moreover, educational institutions like training centers can also make use of MNHO-002 as a mini PC which helps by providing different environments for students to learn new technologies. With its small form factor and low power consumption (10W when idle) than traditional desktop PCs. It’s a great choice for educational institutions to make the most of while keeping the budget in check, maximum productivity and total cost of ownership. Its fully compatible with Windows 7, 8,8.1,10 and Linux having sockets for headphones/external speakers and microphone for online communication. With its dual display it is an effective solution for training purposes where one display is for the trainer and the other for the trainees to see what is being displayed.

• Firewall

One of the primary use cases of the MNHO-002 is its deployment as a perimeter firewall. If you go for a traditional hardware-based firewall by well-known manufacturers then its costs a fortune and not everyone can simply afford it. The question which arises here is then what is the next viable option? Look no further as Pondesk provides the next best thing at an affordable price for everyone looking for a bare metal server for firewall deployments for home and small organizations where redundancy is not required.
Individuals and I.T Administrators who are aware of the opensource firewalling solutions have been actively deploying MNHO-002 as their perimeter firewall and securing their network from the outside world. Firewalls like Pfsense, Sophos UTM and XG, Untangle, Clear OS etc. have been the best firewalls which have been deployed by thousands of our customers using MNHO-002. With built-in Execute Disable bit feature in its quadcore processor that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.

• Servers

When it comes to acting as a server MNHO-002 is a tried and tested solution. If you are thinking of deploying a windows server solution in your organization then MNHO-002 is a viable option. MNHO-002 is fully compatible with popular Windows Server Solutions like Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2019. Your weapon of choice could be any of those windows versions. You can make them work without any problems at all. Traditionally, Network or I.T Administrators used to build or order custom hardware when deploying Windows Server Solution. With its Intel quadcore processor and support for dual storage you can easily and effectively utilize MNHO-002 to centrally manage a whole network of other windows systems in the network. Key features that makes MNHO-002 an obvious choice for Windows Server are deployment of critical services like Domain Controller, services like DHCP, DNS, FTP, VPN, Filesharing, Shared Drive, Routing, group Policy Management etc. With MNHO-002’s dual storage you can configure the secondary storage media as a shared drive for departments like HR, Talent Acquisition, Development, Customer and Technical Support etc. to securely store documents thanks to Group Policy Management feature which helps with security when it comes to sensitive information.
MNHO-002 is an ideal solution from small enterprises with its versions like Foundation, Essentials and Standard to choose from when considering Windows Server as a solution. Combination of Windows Server and MNHO-002 has been a winning scenario in contact centers (call centers) where multiple systems are managed by a centralized system round the clock with systems going regular and critical windows updates to ensure smooth operations at all times.
Besides that, MNHO-002 is also a great choice for Linux Ubuntu Server based operating system for organizations who wish to have Linux as the backbone of their network when it comes to security.

• Cybersecurity

These days cybersecurity is at all time high as every major provider is looking to innovate and coming up with the best possible solution to empower the enterprises to secure their networks from different cyberattacks. These attacks range from anywhere from malware, ransomware, phishing, hacks, viruses, worms etc. Choosing the right platform to base your cybersecurity solution is the first step. Thanks to Pondesk’s providing a solid platform for cybersecurity to combat cyberattacks, MNHO-002 is ready to be deployed.
With next generation firewalls specifically designed to effectively combat cyberattacks and MNHO-002 combined is a winning combination. With Firewalls like Pfsense offering packages like Snort and Suricata for both Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) to safeguard against cyberattacks. Network and I.T Administrators deploy and configure/fine tune according to their requirements for network security. Sophos Home UTM and XG also offer built-in IPS and advanced threat management including real time Anti-virus constantly monitoring traffic hence providing real time security from the word go and advanced scanning for malware and cleaning.

• Banking Industry

Banking industry has always been coming up with innovations to improve customer experience. The flexibility of MNHO-002 is simply outstanding. With the number of Banks increasing rapidly these days throughout the country, it is important to deploy a secure and fast solution to easily set up ATM machines. A significant number of ATM machines currently in the market utilize embedded version of Windows XP which poses a security risk. With MNHO-002 newer operating systems like Windows 7 Embedded Standard 7 and embedded Linux distributions can be installed to equip the ATM machines with enhanced security.

• KIOSK and Digital Signage

Kiosk industry which deploys vending machines almost everywhere offering products from Crisps to Sodas like Pepsi, Coke etc. The brains behind all of the features is always an operating system configured to perform the specific tasks. MNHO-002 is also a well-known contender here as well. With operating systems like Windows Embedded 7 and embedded versions of Linux distributions working in conjunction with MNHO-002, KIOSK machines with touch screen displays systems to produce desired results.
MNHO-002 is so versatile that it has applications in the Digital Signage industry. There are two types of solutions for Digital Signage “Standalone and Networked Solutions”. Fortunately, with Intel HD graphics and operating system as Windows Embedded Standard 7 or others MNHO-002 can be programmed work as either a standalone or networked solution playback certain contents for either marketing, advertising, hazard warning and awareness purposes.


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